Dallas Baptist University (DBU) is a private Christian university located in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1898, it operates under the auspices of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Unlike public universities, which receive state funding, DBU relies on tuition, donations, and private support.
The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs with a faith-based curriculum. As a private institution, DBU has greater autonomy in setting admissions criteria, tuition rates, and academic policies. It emphasizes integrating Christian values with higher education, distinguishing it from public universities that maintain secular governance.
